- Created by
- Hawkins, William, American, 1895 - 1990
- Date
- ca. 1984
- Medium
- enamel on found wooden board
- Dimensions
- H x W: 38 3/4 × 48 1/4 in. (98.4 × 122.6 cm)
- H x W x D (frame): 40 9/16 × 50 3/8 × 1 15/16 in. (103 × 128 × 5 cm)
- Description
- A painting depicting Jesus and the twelve apostles at the Last Supper by William Hawkins. Jesus is seated at center and is wearing a white robe. The apostles are seated next to him on both sides. They are wearing brown robes. An individual on the left side of the painting is wearing blue robes. An individual on the right side of the painting is dressed in green, with a white head scarf, and holds a cup. They are seated around a white table with dishes and food on it. On the bench in front of the table is a green robe and jug. Handwritten below the image in white paint is [WILLIAM L. HAWKINS. BORN. JULY. 27. 1895. IN. KY.] The painting has a green border.
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- paintings
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Purchased with funds provided by the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life's (CSAARL) Lilly Endowment Inc. grant
- Object number
- 2024.7.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Ricco/Maresca Gallery
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




